National Novel Writing Month 2019
2018-11-13 17:00 - 18:30, 2018-11-20 17:00 - 18:30, 2018-11-27 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us at our weekly NaNoWriMo meetings where you’ll have time to write, share your writing, try out different techniques and styles, and have the chance to win prizes. Visit YWP.NaNoWriMo.org to sign up for the Young Writer’s Program and start planning your novel today!
Email clapplibrarytab@gmail.com with any questions or to let us know that you’re coming.
November 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th!

Aromatherapy 102 with Kim Larkin
2018-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
A hands-on make & take workshop!
Join us for a fun, educational, and aromatic program. Many woman 40+ are looking for natural ways to address changes in their bodies. Learn how to make a hot/cold herbal flax pillow, an aromatherapy cooling spray, and a customized essential oil applicator to take home.
In-person registration is required. Space is limited.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Library

Music with Pop Hooten
2018-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Music in the morning, all welcome!
For infants through age 7.
No registration required.

Mermaid Parade - author reading and book signing
2018-11-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Listen to Author Eric Bennett read his new book, Noodles’ & Albie’s Mermaid Parade, join in a parade with JBMS Band Members and enjoy a snack, all at the Clapp Memorial Library. Costumes are welcome! Book signing to follow the program. Eric will have all three of his books available. This family fun event is free to all.
Saturday, 17th at 11:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room
No registration.

Meditation Class
2018-11-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-11-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-12-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
THIS CLASS IS FULL.
The Clapp Memorial Library will be offering an 8-week introduction to Mindfulness Meditation workshop. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a technique developed at UMass Medical Center and is used to help people reduce stress in their lives. This class for Belchertown residents will be led by nursing professor Magda Bechar and begins on Monday, October 15th. Sessions will begin at 7:00 PM and last for one hour.
The first class is mandatory!
Registration required – sign up at the library. Please do not sign up if you cannot make the majority of the classes!

Early Closing: Thanksgiving 2019
2018-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The library will be closing at 5PM on Wednesday, 11/21 and reopening for our normal hours on Saturday, 11/24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Needle Felting Workshop
2018-11-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Register in person at the Library Circulation Desk!
Join local fiber artist Rory Valentine for a fun introduction to needle felting – the craft of binding wool fibers together with a barbed needle. Experiment with color blending, surface design and sculptural elements to make an ornament or small gift or two to take home.
All supplies provided.
Rory Valentine is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in Textile Design. She focuses primarily on feltmaking.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Ukulele Strum Along
2018-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come and strum with other ukulele enthusiasts in a fun and relaxed atmosphere guided by the Valley’s Ambassador of the Ukulele, Julie Stepanek. Bring your own uke or sign up to borrow one for an hour of tips, techniques, and playing.
Ages 16 through adult.

Cookie Exchange
2018-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Attention bakers!
Help us kick off the holiday season! On Thursday, Dec 6th at 7:00 pm the library, along with members of the Cookbook Club, will host an evening for everyone who loves to bake. Join us for fun and conversation, and bring along a dessert to share. You will also be able to take treats home to share with family or friends.
Space is limited to sign up today!

Mid-day Library Closing
2018-12-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library will be closed from 12:30-2:30 on Thursday, December 13th for the Town employee holiday lunch.

Cupcake Wars
2018-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
It’s the battle of the bakers! The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting the return of Cupcake Wars on Friday, December 14th, from 5-7PM downstairs in the CAR. You’ll be challenged to create the best cupcake based on the theme of each round, and at the end you’ll have the chance to vote on your favorites. All winners will receive prizes and each participant will bring their cupcake creations home with them. The event is for students in grades 7-12 and registration is required due to limited slots, so be sure to do so soon! Register at the Clapp Memorial Library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com.

Holiday Craft
2018-12-15 11:00 - 23:45, 2018-12-15 11:45 - 12:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Ages 4 to 9
Registration required.
Saturday, 15th 11:00 am – 11:45 am or 11:45 am – 12:30 pm

Holiday Concert with Jacques Hooten
2018-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come enjoy music with Jacques Hooten.
All ages welcome, no registration.
Saturday, 15th 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Holiday Hours: 9am-1pm
2018-12-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Happy Holidays!

Holiday Closing: Christmas 2018
2018-12-25 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library will be closed on December 25 in observation of Christmas Day

Lunch with Libby!
2018-12-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2018-12-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2018-12-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Did you get a new device this holiday season? Drop on by to learn how to use Libby to access library ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines!
Our Technology Librarian, Tegan, will be hosting drop-in sessions from noon to 1 on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. Can’t make it? Call the library and schedule a one-on-one session of your own.

Library Closing - New Years Day 2019
2019-01-01 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Happy New Year!

Bad Art
2019-01-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Calling all teens – Bad Art Night!
Can’t draw? Now’s your time to shine! The Clapp Memorial Library is hosting a Bad Art Night on Friday, January 4th from 5-6:30PM and our main goal is to make the absolute worst art of all time – we’re talking really dreadful. Prizes will be awarded to the three worst pieces, and they’ll be proudly displayed on our Instagram and in the YA section of the library. Registration is required as supplies are limited. You can register at the library circulation desk or by emailing clapplibrarytab@gmail.com. This event is open for grades 7-12 and will take place downstairs in the CAR.

Chess Club
2019-01-08 15:15 - 16:45, 2019-01-15 15:15 - 16:45 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
For students in 4th-6th grade.
Mike Vitale, a former high school math teacher, will instruct this free six week program for students in 4th-6th grade. Students should know the basic rules. Mr. Vitale has taught game strategies at CHCS and Jabish and can prepare students to play at tournament level.
Registration required, space is limited. Bus transportation will be provided from CHCS to the Clapp Memorial Library. Please stop by the Library to sign up.

National Hat Day
2019-01-15 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Celebrate National Hat Day at the Clapp Memorial Library.
Visit the library on January 15th wearing a hat and you will be entered into a raffle to win a hand knitted hat.
Have a snack at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, make your own hat and check out a hat-themed book.
Get your picture taken with Frosty and his magic hat from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Study Skills Workshop
2019-01-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Midterms are around the corner and you know you should be studying for them, but how? What are the most effective ways to learn the material? What is the optimal amount of time to spend studying?
Get the answers to these questions and more at the “Turn Studying into Learning” workshop at the Clapp Memorial Library. We’ll discuss everything from how to highlight properly to how your brain processes new information and decides whether or not to keep it.
Presented by Shannon Materka, a Study Skills Support teacher at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, this workshop is aimed at high school students (and their parents if they’re interested!). It will be held on Wednesday, January 16 from 5:30 – 6:30pm.
Registration is not required but it would be helpful for planning purposes. Please call the Clapp Library at 323-0417 to sign up or for more information.
